Pumpkin tiramisu, turkey pot pies and more: Here are delicious fall recipes to celebrate the season
On Saturday, the first day of fall, delicious recipes are showcased
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Celebrity chef George Duran kicked off the first day of fall on "Fox & Friends Weekend" with some autumnal-themed recipes on Saturday, Sept. 23.
Duran joined the "Fox & Friends Weekend" crew to reveal three recipes that feature fall ingredients.
"Kids love sweets during the fall," said Duran.
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He enlisted the help of special guest Rex Hegseth – son of co-host Pete Hegseth – to create the first dish, an "out of this world" variation on tiramisu.
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Instead of using ladyfingers, as in a traditional tiramisu recipe, Duran substituted Nilla Wafers for a more kid-friendly option.
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For a fall twist, Duran mixed coffee with coffee creamers flavored with pumpkin spice and apple crumble.
"Because of the pumpkin purée or apple crumble flavor, it kind of adds more of a dimension to it, and kids can really help with that," he said.
Shifting to appetizers, Duran explained that "fall to me is about the taste of potatoes."
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Little Potato Company, he said, has pre-packaged small potatoes that are ready to eat after a quick trip to the microwave or air fryer.
"I like to spend more time with my family and less time cooking," said Duran.
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"In five minutes, you take these bags, you can microwave them and you have cooked little potatoes."
"You don't have to peel them," he said.
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The Little Potato Company also sells pre-seasoned, microwaveable potatoes.
"It's the big thing — it's a hardy fall thing."
"Instantly, you have these herbed potatoes you can actually serve to your family," said Duran.
Turning to a main dish, Duran noted that in addition to the first day of fall, Sept. 23 is also "National Great American Pot Pie Day."
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To mark the occasion, Duran made mini pot pies — with a fall twist, of course.
"It's the big thing — it's a hardy fall thing," he said.
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Instead of using the oven, as is traditional, Duran cooked his pot pies in the air fryer using a puff pastry crust.
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"Taste this fall vegetable pot pie," he said.
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"You don't have to just use chicken. I've used turkey, because it's the holiday."
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